Kitchen Lead - Elevate Food Quality & Speed

JobTarget, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Path to leadership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and parental leave

Free meal per shift

401(k)

Job summary

Sweetgreen's Kitchen Lead position places you as the food quality expert in a fast-casual environment, owning prep, cooking, and presentation. You set the standard each shift, and lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

This role is not a people manager, but you will train peers, handle high-volume workloads, and work with Shift Leaders to ensure safety, cleanliness, and excellence. A clear path to General Manager exists within 2–3 years.

Qualifications

• Food Handler or ServSafe certification.
• Ability to maintain food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Capable of high-volume kitchen execution without direct management duties.
• Comfortable standing for long shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames, no fryer oil).
• Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback.
• Stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Be the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast.
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Stamina to stand

Coaching peers

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sweetgreen's Kitchen Lead position places you as the food quality expert in a fast-casual environment, owning prep, cooking, and presentation. You set the standard each shift, and lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

This role is not a people manager, but you will train peers, handle high-volume workloads, and work with Shift Leaders to ensure safety, cleanliness, and excellence. A clear path to General Manager exists within 2–3 years.